SidePilot

Name: SidePilot
Price: 13.99 USD
Rating: 4 (93 reviews)
Author: Tom Brereton

By: Tom Brereton

THE ArduPilot Ground Station

Features & Capabilities

SidePilot is a portable ArduPilot ground station that turns your device into a field-ready control center. It supports ArduCopter, ArduPlane and ArduRover via ELRS, WiFi or Bluetooth, with ADSB integration to display nearby aircraft.

Create, edit and load waypoints and geofences, run pre-flight checks with live weather, and monitor telemetry. The app streams onboard video to YouTube, records logs, and offers Follow Me, Orbit, Tap-to-Fly, grid surveys, and other flight tools for cinematic and safe flights.

User Growth & Download Statistics

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By:

Tom Brereton

Rating:

4.00

(93)

Version:

2.1.7.2 Last updated: 2026-04-17

Version code:

884617417

Creation date:

2016-09-29

Compatible devices:

Size:

111.48MB

Price:

13.99

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-07-04

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 165,871 ▼ 1,499

Other rankings

#59 in copilot keyword 17 ▲

For Developers

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Developed by:

Tom Brereton

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/sidepilot/id1138193193

Website:

https://sidepilot.net

User Reviews

SidePilot is a lifeline for many 3DR Solo owners, credited with reviving drones after the official app faded and keeping them flying through firmware updates, calibration, and access to live video. Users praise its intuitive interface, useful features like maps and waypoints, and the developer’s ongoing updates that extend the Solo’s life. However, performance is inconsistent. Recurrent issues include unstable connections and pairing, frequent bugs and freezes, GoPro control failures, and reports of crashes or prop damage tied to the app. Some buyers feel the price is not justified by reliability problems.

Pros

Keeps 3DR Solo flying after the official app was discontinued, reviving many drones.
Guides firmware upgrades and gyro/calibration with clear, guided steps.
Intuitive user interface with maps, waypoints, and preflight features; good documentation.
Active development and regular updates that extend the Solo’s life and keep features working.
Provides essential live video/feed capability and overall flight control support when other apps fail.

Cons

Unstable connections and pairing issues; sometimes shows 'waiting for Solo' or cannot locate the drone.
Numerous bugs and stability problems (app freezes, crashes, especially after updates).
GoPro control/recording often failing; cannot start recording or control camera from the app.
Reports of drone damage/crashes (prop damage) attributed to app behavior during use.
Perceived poor value for money due to reliability issues; several buyers feel they wasted money.
Some features (maps/video) can lag or not load properly.

Recent reviews

If you are using for 3dr solo don't use. This app bricked my unit after trying to update it.

by Be*****, 2026-06-20

This app does not connect to my 3DR Solo Drone. It’s only a way to exploit money from hardworking people. Every time I turn on my drone and the app it says the same drone connected every time. The video camera (GoPro Hero4) shows no video, just like in the picture the developer featured himself. People don’t waste your money on a worthless app. I’m not here to pay your bills.